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Abraham Perez wins narrow decision over Jonathan Gonzalez for interim WBA title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:13 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Abraham Perez wins narrow decision over Jonathan Gonzalez for interim WBA title

Summary

Abraham Perez edged out Jonathan Gonzalez in a closely contested match to claim the interim WBA flyweight title on June 15 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The fight saw Perez winning on two of the three judges' cards, both scoring it 115-113, while Gonzalez received the other card at 115-113. Each fighter defended their performance post-fight, with Perez reflecting on his strategy and Gonzalez expressing disappointment in the decision. Perez is now ready to challenge full WBA champion Ricardo Sandoval, who was scheduled to fight Galal Yafai this month, though that bout is uncertain due to Yafai’s withdrawal. The undercard featured lightweight Joshua Pagan improving to 16-0 with a clear decision victory and middleweight Troy Isley also remaining unbeaten with a fifth round stoppage.

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Status Watch

•Perez wins interim WBA flyweight title with split decision over Gonzalez.
•Judges scored the fight 115-113, 115-113 for Perez, 115-113 for Gonzalez.
•Perez is open to fight WBA champion Ricardo Sandoval next.
•Joshua Pagan and Troy Isley also won on the undercard.
•Gonzalez's record now stands at 29-5-1.

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4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Abraham Perez nicks decision over Jonathan Gonzalez to win interim WBA belt

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Abraham Perez won a close decision over Jonathan Gonzalez to win the interim WBA flyweight title this evening in Grand Rapids, Mich., in a Salita Promotions main event. Perez (15-0, 7 KO) won on split decision scores, with two cards going his way, both at 115-113, and Gonzalez winning the third card, also 115-113. Both […]
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